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Attic Black-Figure Volute Krater Fragment

Unknownabout 520–510 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Belongs with three other non-joining fragments of a volute krater’s rim and neck (86.AE.109.1, .2, and .3). This fragment comes from the upper register of the figured neck. At the left edge, a warrior stands to left (only part of his round shield and spear are preserved). Next to him a bearded archer (part of his cap and feet missing), in a Scythian cap stands to left. He wears a short chiton and is outfitted with a bow, quiver, and baldric. Behind him, a quadriga to right is partially preserved (most of the chariot but only part of the rear legs and the tails of the horses remain), with a charioteer (head and upper torso missing) wearing a sleeveless long chiton holding the reins and a goad. Behind the horses' tails, a warrior stands to left (part of his round shield and spear, and one of his legs preserved).

After Clark, A., CVA Malibu 1 (1988).

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  • Title: Attic Black-Figure Volute Krater Fragment
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: about 520–510 B.C.
  • Location Created: Athens, Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 6.2 × 7.4 cm (2 7/16 × 2 15/16 in.)
  • Type: Krater
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 86.AE.109.4
  • Culture: Greek (Attic)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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